KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Not realizing he was about to be optioned to the minors, Jon Singleton walked into the Astros’ clubhouse at Osceola County Stadium ready for work Wednesday morning. He dressed in his uniform pants and an orange workout shirt. Then he put tape around his fingers in preparation for batting practice.

A few minutes later, he was called into manager A.J. Hinch’s office and told he would start the season at Class AAA Fresno.

Singleton, who signed a five-year, $10 million contract last June before making his debut in the majors, was the biggest name among the moves Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow made to finalize the Astros’ 25-man roster for opening day before the club’s last Grapefruit League game.

Singleton, outfielder L.J. Hoes and lefthanded reliever Kevin Chapman were optioned to the minors. Outfielder Alex Presley was designated for assignment. Lefthander Brett Oberholtzer, who was expected to start the third game of the season, was placed on the disabled list along with righthanded starter Brad Peacock and reliever Josh Fields.

Righthander Asher Wojciechowski, outfielders Robbie Grossman and Jake Marisnick, utility player Jonathan Villar and reliever Will Harris were told they made the team.

Wojciechowski will start the third game of the season, following opening-day starter Dallas Keuchel and Scott Feldman. Righthanders Collin McHugh and Roberto Hernandez will start the fourth and fifth games.

“There’s certain things that I still need to do to get better at,” Singleton said. “And this move was necessary.”

Singleton, 23, is guaranteed $2 million this year as part of his five-year $10.5 million deal, which includes three club option years worth an additional $20.5 million.

Former Astros starter Bud Norris and others throughout baseball criticized Singleton last June 2 for signing what they viewed as a friendly deal for the Astros.

Now, however, Singleton’s guaranteed deal makes him the best paid minor-leaguer in the Astros’ farm system.

“In my mind, Singleton is on this club,” Luhnow said. “He’s just starting in Fresno to sort some things out. He got off to a good start this spring, had five or six doubles pretty early on.”

Singleton hit .168 with 13 home runs, 44 RBIs and 134 strikeouts in 95 games last year as a rookie.

He got off to a strong start at the plate this spring, but he cooled in the last two weeks of camp and finished with a .200 average (10-for-50), six doubles and four RBIs.

“He’s been working on some very specific things that he believes are going to make him long-term a very successful major-league hitter,” general manager Jeff Luhnow said of Singleton. “Right now he just needs to go get the at-bats to fine tune the things he’s been working on.

“We’ve seen some progress. We’ve seen a lot of things before the game that he’s been working on that have been successful. He just hasn’t been able to completely translate them into the game. We don’t necessarily want to give him the pressure of having to do that in Houston.”

With Singleton gone, Chris Carter and Marwin Gonzalez will get most of the time at first base. Although Hinch is hesitant to say he has a primary first baseman or designated hitter, he conceded that Carter is likely to get most of the starts at first base.

Carter was the Astros’ primary designated hitter last year. The Singleton demotion also allows Hinch to use Carter at first and Evan Gattis at DH when he wants to use his best defensive outfield with George Springer in right, Colby Rasmus in left and Marisnick in center.

“The group that we leave with I’m certainly confident in and feel like they’ve done the work to prepare to start the season,” Hinch said. “For some of the guys that we’ve sent down there’s comfort in knowing that a number of those guys could have easily broke camp with us and I would have been fine with that.”

Grossman, who slumped to a .233 average last season, will make his second consecutive Opening Day roster for his hometown Astros. The Cy-Fair graduate hit .327 with (16-for-49) with one home run and four RBIs this spring before the decision was made.

Presley, 29, hit .206 (7-for-34) this spring after hitting .244 in the regular season last year. Wojciechowski, 26, allowed only four earned runs in 21 innings through six appearances to finish with an impressive 1.71 ERA this spring.

“It was a great time just to hear them say that,” Wojciechowski said. “Walking in this morning not knowing if I was going to get sent down or what was going to be said when I walked into that office, just being told that I made the team was a great blessing.”

Wednesday was a good day for Wojciechowski, Villar, Marisnick, Grossman and Harris. There’s plenty of work ahead, however, for Singleton in Fresno.

“I never thought about making the team, not making the team,” Singleton said. “I’ve always just come to the ballpark to do my work and get it in. If things don’t work out, come back tomorrow and do it again.

“Things don’t change at all. There are still things I need to handle, and I’m going to proceed to do that.”

Houston Astros pitcher James Hoyt puts on his sweatshirt as he walked out of the batting cage as rains confined players to the cage during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros pitcher James Hoyt puts on his sweatshirt as he walked out of the batting cage as rains confined players to the cage during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County ... more

Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields' glove sits on top of a fence as the players stretched during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Astros infielders Matt Duffy (72) and Colin Moran (77) are reflected in a puddle of water after a morning rainstorm during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros infielders Matt Duffy (72) and Colin Moran (77) are reflected in a puddle of water after a morning rainstorm during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, ... more

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Houston Astros right fielder George Springer looks out of the doorway as rains confined players to the batting cage during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer looks out of the doorway as rains confined players to the batting cage during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Saturday, Feb. ... more

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Houston Astros left fielder Domingo Santana and other players were confined to the batting cage due to a rain storm during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros left fielder Domingo Santana and other players were confined to the batting cage due to a rain storm during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Saturday, Feb. ... more

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) runs over to give his daily hug to Jan Mingus in the rain during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, ... more

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Houston Astros right fielder George Springer's haircut during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer's haircut during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen ... more

A man looks over the outfield fence while Houston Astros right fielder George Springer shagged balls during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, in ... more

Houston Astros left fielder Alex Presley (20) leans against his bat as he waits to take batting practice during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros left fielder Alex Presley (20) leans against his bat as he waits to take batting practice during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, ... more

Houston Astros players Jake Marisnick, along with Gregorio Petit, and Matt Dominguez shot baskets before workouts began during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Sunday, March 1, ... more

Muddy cleats sit outside of the clubhouse after players trudged through mud after a brief early morning rain during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Muddy cleats sit outside of the clubhouse after players trudged through mud after a brief early morning rain during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, Thursday, Feb. 26, ... more

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) chats with second baseman Jose Altuve (27) as he waits his turn for batting practice during Houston Astros spring training workouts at the Osceola County facility, ... more

Houston Astros infielder Matt Duffy (72) signs autographs for fans after the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in ... more

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Baseball fans watch players cool down after the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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A hat belonging to Houston Astros outfielder Andrew Aplin (79) lies on the ground as the players ran sprints after the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

A hat belonging to Houston Astros outfielder Andrew Aplin (79) lies on the ground as the players ran sprints after the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County ... more

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Jim Crane, Houston Astros owner and chairman visits with fans during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Jim Crane, Houston Astros owner and chairman visits with fans during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( ... more

Houston Astros hitting coach Dave Hudgens (51) keeps an eye on batters during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in ... more

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) looks at the schedule with manager A.J. Hinch (14) during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) looks at the schedule with manager A.J. Hinch (14) during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, ... more

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Houston Astros right fielder George Springer's hair peaks out from under his hat during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer's hair peaks out from under his hat during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, ... more

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (76) catches a ground ball during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) throws a ball with his gloves in his mouth during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) throws a ball with his gloves in his mouth during the first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, ... more

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Jim Crane, Houston Astros owner and chairman watches the players stretch as they began their first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis walks out to the field as he and his teammates prepare to start their first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis walks out to the field as he and his teammates prepare to start their first full squad workout during Houston Astros spring training at the Osceola County facility, ... more

Osceola County groundskeeper Wayne Thompson work on painting the Houston Astros logo on the field at the Osceola County Stadium, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

Osceola County groundskeeper Wayne Thompson work on painting the Houston Astros logo on the field at the Osceola County Stadium, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle )

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Osceola County groundskeepers Tomas Lebron and Wayne Thompson work on painting the Houston Astros logo on the field at the Osceola County Stadium, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Osceola County groundskeepers Tomas Lebron and Wayne Thompson work on painting the Houston Astros logo on the field at the Osceola County Stadium, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston ... more

Houston Astros catcher Roberto Pena (71) works on a defensive catching drill during spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in ... more

Jacob Whitman, 3, watches Houston Astros players walk between fields as he and his brother Chase Whitman, 2, play catch during spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County ... more

Four-year-old Ty Wingrove holds out a card for Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro to sign during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Four-year-old Ty Wingrove holds out a card for Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro to sign during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis' bats cast a shadow as they lean against a fence during spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis' bats cast a shadow as they lean against a fence during spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, ... more

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve's bats sit up against a fence while he worked out on the field during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve's bats sit up against a fence while he worked out on the field during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County ... more

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Houston Astros fan Bob Gerdeman, of Ohio, shows off his Louisville Slugger cane during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros fan Bob Gerdeman, of Ohio, shows off his Louisville Slugger cane during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, ... more

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Pitchers and catchers prepare to work out during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens stopped in during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Former Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens stopped in during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in ... more

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch rubs Houston Astros bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte's shoulders during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training ... more

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Houston Astros bullpen assistant Carlos Munoz runs with a bucket of balls during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros bullpen assistant Carlos Munoz runs with a bucket of balls during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) waits his turn in the batting cage during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) waits his turn in the batting cage during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. ... more

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A fan holds up a card for Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) to sign during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Detail of the day's workout schedule in the back pocket of Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow watches pitchers throw during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis' batting helmet and bag on the field during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Astros right fielder George Springer (4) walks out of the clubhouse with a glove on his head as he goes to work out during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (15) laughs with teammates during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (15) laughs with teammates during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Tyler Heineman (70) laughs with the other catchers during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Tyler Heineman (70) laughs with the other catchers during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. ... more

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Houston Astros fan Jane Mingus takes photos of pitcher throwing during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros fan Jane Mingus takes photos of pitcher throwing during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in ... more

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The shadow of Houston Astros relief pitcher Luis Cruz (62) hits a ball back as pitcher practiced comebackers during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

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A fan watches Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields (35) throw during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

A fan watches Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Fields (35) throw during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, ... more

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Houston Astros right handed pitcher Jordan Jankowski (65) waits his turn to pitch on the 10-pack during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros right handed pitcher Jordan Jankowski (65) waits his turn to pitch on the 10-pack during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Hank Conger (16) warms up with a couple of bats before batting practice during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Hank Conger (16) warms up with a couple of bats before batting practice during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training ... more

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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve walks out of the batting cages during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve walks out of the batting cages during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) waits for his turn in the batting cage during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) waits for his turn in the batting cage during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, ... more

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Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) looks at how much ink he had on his hand as he signed autographs during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County training facility, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, in Kissimmee. ( Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle ) less

Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis (11) looks at how much ink he had on his hand as he signed autographs during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola County ... more

One-year-old Donovan Carrier, of Winter Park sleeps through Houston Astros catcher Evan Gattis' autograph session during the first day of spring training workouts for pitchers and catchers at their Osceola ... more